How To Fix RS_DB_DB6561 - Index &1 for InfoObject table &2 in metadata does not exist on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB6 - DB6-Specific Messages in SAP BW

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Index &1 for InfoObject table &2 in metadata does not exist on database

What causes this issue?

An index that should be available according to SAP BW metadata does not
exist on the database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Report an incident on component BW-SYS-DB-DB6.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6561 - Index &1 for InfoObject table &2 in metadata does not exist on database ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6561 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata in the SAP system and the actual database structure. Specifically, it means that an index for a particular InfoObject table does not exist in the database, even though it is expected to be there according to the metadata.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Index: The index for the specified InfoObject table has not been created in the database.
  Database Changes: Changes in the database structure or configuration that have not been reflected in the SAP metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or its associated structures were transported from one system to another, the index may not have been included in the transport.
  System Upgrade or Migration: During system upgrades or migrations, some database objects may not have been created or migrated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Index:
  
  You can manually recreate the index in the database. This can typically be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) in SAP.
  Use the appropriate SQL commands to create the index if you have access to the database directly.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoObject and ensure that it is correctly defined.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Repair the InfoObject:
  
  In transaction RSA1, navigate to the InfoObject and check for any repair options. You may need to activate or re-activate the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to identify and fix any discrepancies between the metadata and the actual database structure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE14, RSA1, and RSADMIN.
  Database Administration: If you have access to the database, you may need to consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that all necessary indexes are present.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoObjects and database indexes.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.